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WJ61 RVE

2011 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 RVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,416 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 121,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 112,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front sub-frame extensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 108,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front sub-frame extensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,411 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Off side front (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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WJ61 RVE is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ61 RVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ61 RVE registered?

WJ61 RVE is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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